TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Shoot 'em Up
Air Zonk
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Air Zonk is a shoot 'em up released in 1992 for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine, developed by Hudson.
It landed about 3 years into the TurboGrafx-16's life. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1992 include Detana!! TwinBee, Bomberman '93 and New Adventure Island. Among the 37 TurboGrafx-16 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
Hudson also made Bomberman '94, Bomberman and J.J. & Jeff for the TurboGrafx-16.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Air Zonk is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Air Zonk cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 1f00b2:0a |
|---|---|
| Invincibility | 1f1a82:00
1f1a81:01 |
Air Zonk walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Air Zonk.
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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today
The TurboGrafx library is a shmup fan's dream and full of games most Western players never tried. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini and Nintendo Switch Online have brought many of them back.
Air Zonk FAQ
When did Air Zonk come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Air Zonk was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1992.
Who made Air Zonk?
It was developed by Hudson.
Is Air Zonk multiplayer?
No. Air Zonk is a single-player game.
How long does Air Zonk take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Air Zonk typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Air Zonk on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.